Alden-Hebron Community Consolidated Unit School District #19 Board of Education met Dec. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
President Norton called the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Alden-Hebron Community Consolidated Unit School District #19 to order at 7:01pm.
Roll Call
PRESENT: Mr. Norton, Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT:
Tiffany Elswick-Superintendent, Erik Slocum-ES Principal, Ray Stalker
REMOTE:
Pat Syens-Treasurer, Colleen Geils-ES Teacher, Vicki Spraker-ES Teacher, Ray Stalker
Correspondence
• 11/24/2021: FOIA from Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters requesting information about District 19’s agreement with North-West Drapery for FY2020. Satisfied 11/29/2021.
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments
Mr. Stalker stated that he hoped the BOE members had a chance to look over the materials that he distributed to them at the 11/17/21 BOE meeting.
Staff Comments
None
Board Comments
None
Consent Agenda
*Approval of November 17, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
Mr. Madsen moved, Mrs. Johnson seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented.
AYES: Mr. Norton, Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Carried
BUSINESS
FINANCE
Mrs. Syens presented the 2021 Levy Worksheet with two different structures. The first option levied for 4.5% increase across all funds; the second option levied a 4.5% increase; however it is structured with no increase in the Education Fund, less in the transportation fund, and a greater increase in the Operations and Maintenance fund to be set aside for MS/HS Building repair and maintenance, or new construction.
Mr. Norton asked those present in the room and those signed in remotely if there were any public comments or concerns with the levy as proposed. Hearing none, the BOE members commenced with their own discussion.
Some BOE members expressed concern that continuation of the Covid pandemic and new legislation regarding quarantining may cause some unexpected expenses to arise creating a need for funds in the Education or Transportation areas. Others felt that the restructuring of the levy with an emphasis on the O & M fund was necessary to address concerns over the aging and decline of the MS/HS building.
Mr. Berg moved; Mrs. Johnson seconded to approve the second Levy structure option of 4.5 %, which will optimize the O & M Fund.
AYES: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge
ABSENT: None
Motion Carried
FACILITIES UPDATE
Mrs. Elswick reminded the BOE members to continue working on their ideas for the School Board Vision. She requested that they make themselves available at school and community events to inform the community about what the Board is working on, and what their goals are. She challenged them to put the word out to community members about the next BOE meeting. At this meeting, on 12/15/21, the District’s Architect-Wold, and the District’s Construction Management Firm-Gilbane, will be present to introduce themselves and to share their review of the District Facilities assessment and planning.
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
None
Staff Comments
None
Board Comments
Mr. Winkelman state that it the Joint Annual School Board Conference was a good experience. Other BOE members concurred.
Adjournment
Mrs. Smith moved, Mr. Winkelman seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:21pm. Motion Carried
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